Getting Chicked

Karen, Megan, and Rachel catch up on the runs they’ve been getting in back at their hometowns and what they've been up to over the holidays. The Chicks also break down some of the biggest OTQ highlights from The Marathon Project last weekend and what made the event stand out from other marathons. They also dig into a recent NCAA track and field controversy involving a positive test for a banne...

Merry Chickmas! Megan is back after a stretch of travel and catches us up on training, how a recent treadmill workout went wrong, and having to run in Nike Dunks shoes while away. She also shares about linking up with Tessa Barrett for a run in D.C. fresh off her 2:30 at CIM. Karen also shares her own running updates as she returns to running after successfully freezing her eggs. Megan, Karen, and...

This week, Karen and Rachel break down some of the biggest OTQ stories from the California International Marathon, from Tessa Barrett’s redemption race (a 2:30 after her 2:34 at the unsanctioned Marine Corps Marathon) to a few of Rachel’s San Francisco training partners locking down their qualifiers. Megan’s out this week, but she’ll be back next episode when we dive even deeper into the OTQ resul...

This one's for the gals! Karen gives an update on her egg-freezing journey as she reaches the halfway point of her cycle. Megan opens up about finding answers about her GI struggles after visiting a pelvic floor therapist and shares tips on how focusing on pelvic floor work can help female runners. Karen and Megan also break down the lawsuit everyone’s talking about: a former D1 runner is suin...

Karen and Megan reunite for the first time since mile 24 of the Indianapolis Marathon for an overdue recap of Megan’s 2:41, four minute personal best. While it’s hard to be disappointed, she’s hungry for more and has an exciting new brand backing her OTQ chase. In other news, friend of the pod Molly Seidel was in town and witnessed Karen’s unfortunate struggle of moving a couch into her apartment....

Megan isn’t with us today to recap her breakthrough 2:41 marathon (a four minute PB!), but Karen shares all the highlights from cheering her on at the Indianapolis Marathon. Rachel also raced a 5K with Theo and gives us the full rundown on how it went. Beyond Megan’s big day in Indy, seven women ran sub 2:37 to earn their OTQs. We share a bit about their amazing performances! We also talk about a...

It’s marathon week for Megan! She’s in taper mode and sharing her final pre-race thoughts as she gears up for the Indianapolis Marathon this weekend (with Karen cheering her on from the sidelines!). We also recorded this episode just before the NYC Marathon, so we chat about who we were excited to watch and the potential OTQs on the line. Plus, we dive into the controversy surrounding the Marine C...

Two-time Olympian, author, coach, and podcast host Molly Huddle joins Karen, Megan, and Rachel for today's episode ahead of her return to racing postpartum. She'll be racing the Every Woman's Marathon in a couple weeks on November 16th. Molly catches us up on how training has been during her marathon build, her expectations for her upcoming race, and some of her future racing goals for...

In today's episode, Karen recaps her experience at the Chicago Marathon with CITIUS MAG last weekend while Rachel shares her training updates as she gets ready for her half marathon in February. Megan chats about her 5K race over the weekend and why she's running faster now than she was in college. She also shares some of her goals for the Indianapolis Marathon in a few weeks. The Chicks a...

In today’s episode, 2:27 marathoner and BYU alum Aubrey Frentheway joins Karen, Rachel, and Megan just days before she lines up for the Chicago Marathon. Aubrey is coached by the legendary Ed Eyestone and trains alongside elite runners like Keira D'Amato and Makenna Myler. She made her marathon debut in Chicago last year, clocking 2:35, and followed it up with a massive 2:27 breakthrough at Gr...

In today's episode, Karen and Rachel share everything you need to know about the Chicago Marathon and preview all the notable parts of the course. Karen also shares about visiting home and watching her high school team's annual cross country invite. We also answer a few of your listener questions! Plus: Our thoughts on the fastest 100m race across Lego bricks... barefoot! _________________...

In today's episode, Karen, Rachel, and Megan cover everything from Harry Styles' sub-three marathon in Berlin, the results from last episode's World Championship draft picks, and some of the things we secretly love. We also answer a few listener questions to close the episode out. _________________ CHICK CHAT – Send us your questions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or...

This week, we dive into Megan’s big race recap and the incredible support from the running community, before unpacking how alcohol really affects training and performance. We debate the viral “marathon snack drama,” and wrap up with the latest updates on the athlete draft for the World Championships. _________________ CHICK CHAT – Send us your questions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In today’s episode, Karen and Rachel share their fantasy teams for the World Championships. Each picked their top eight American athletes with a few fun twists in how they chose their teams. Rachel also recaps her recent visit to Notre Dame, where she shared some wisdom with the cross country team and reflected on her own college running days. Meanwhile, Karen contemplates possibly signing up for...

In today's episode, Karen recaps her trip to France and Rachel breaks down the details on her upcoming race schedule. For this week's Rundown, the Chicks share their reactions to Brooks replacing the legendary Footlocker Cross Country Championship and the new "golden ticket" invites that the meet will be introducing. Karen and Rachel also dive into a few listener questions: - How...

Today, Karen and Megan dive into everything from Taylor Swift’s surprise album announcement to their favorite running songs. They weigh in on the Chicago Marathon gear drop and the growing debate over influencers getting bibs to major races. Plus, the Chicks share the case for running with a hydration vest along with a few product recs for this week. The Chicks also answer a few listener questions...

In today's episode, Megan shares what it’s been like returning to running postpartum, Rachel talks about finding consistency in training now that she’s settled into SF, and Karen opens up about why she’s stepping back from racing for the rest of the year. In Rachel’s Receipts, the Chicks break down a study that highlights another factor in overuse injuries beyond increasing weekly mileage too...

In today's episode, Karen and Rachel recap the biggest highlights from the USATF Outdoor Championships, including Emily Infeld’s long awaited U.S. title, surprises in the women’s steeplechase final, and Josette Andrews finally punching her ticket to Team USA. They also catch up on personal updates, from running together in SF to Karen hard launching her boyfriend on Instagram. Plus, Karen shar...

This week on Getting Chicked, Karen, Rachel, and Megan are back with fresh training updates, more "tales from the trails," and a look at what’s buzzing in the running world. We dive into our dream picks between the big three marathons—Chicago, New York, and Boston—breaking down the pros and cons of each course and experience. In this week’s Chick Chat segment, we unpack some of your rece...

In today’s episode, Karen and Rachel dive into the biggest moments from the NCAA Championships and hand out Getting Chicked Awards to the runners who passed the most competitors in their races. Rachel gives an update on running life in San Francisco while Karen shares about being on the news in Chicago. We also introduce some exciting new segments you’ll hear in future episodes! Along with Rachel’...

We finally reveal our new sponsor in today’s episode! We’re excited to partner with Beekeeper Coffee—AKA the Louis Vuitton of coffee—on the Getting Chicked Podcast.  Today, Rachel shares her progress on finding a running group in San Francisco, Karen updates us on her race plans (which includes dropping down to a mile in July), and Megan updates us on returning to running postpartum.  We unpack ou...

On today’s episode of Getting Chicked, Karen, Rachel, and Megan break down the top performances from the NCAA Track and Field Regional meets, including athletes and teams who outperformed expectations and some of the top highlights from the weekend. They also recap their adventures and takeaways from their Grand Canyon hiking trip.  Rachel shares about her move to San Francisco and the trio unpack...

To celebrate one year of Getting Chicked, we’re bringing on two very special guests — our former Notre Dame teammates Molly Seidel and Dani Aragon! In this anniversary episode, we dive into some of our funniest and most memorable moments from college: team camp stories, behind-the-scenes of workouts, Molly’s business casual dress code debacle, Dani’s cross-country road trip with a stranger, and a...

Boston Marathon recap headed your way! Karen and Rachel start by talking through the race morning experience, including navigating the pre-race bus situation, porta-potty lines, and running into some podcast listeners. Then they dive into a breakdown of their races: pacing through the hills, signs along the course, and Karen accidentally deleting her run immediately after finishing. They reflect o...

It’s Boston Marathon time! After months of training, Karen and Rachel are finally toeing the line as part of PUMA’s Project3. In this episode, Megan shares her top tips for conquering Boston— from navigating the starting line to surviving the hills and pacing yourself for a strong finish. Megan's also got you covered with a spectator guide to catch as much of the action as possible. This episo...